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NSU honors Dr. Karl Carpenter with Nth Degree

May 28, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University awarded the Nth Degree to retiring Pineville High School Principal Dr. Karl Carpenter upon his retirement at the conclusion of the 2024-25 academic year.  Carpenter’s 45-year career in education left an indelible mark on countless students, educators and the broader community through his commitment […]

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People to be offered June 10

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will present Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People on Tuesday, June 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  

The class will be taught via Zoom and is for those 13 and up. The fee is $85.  

In just a few […]

Campus events and activities for May 25-31 

NATCHITOCHES – Here is a look at the week of May 25-31 at Northwestern State University. 

May 25-31 – Summer and Fall 2025 semester registration available via NSU Connect 

May 26 – University closed for Memorial Day 

May 27 – University reopens after Memorial Day holiday 

May 27-29 – Junior […]

Pick Up Your Brush Painting class to be held in June 

NATCHITOCHES — Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will offer a Pick Up Your Brush painting class on June 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of South Hall. The fee is $45. 

In the class, participants will learn the art of […]

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People to be taught June 9

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Office of Electronic Learning and Global Education will present Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People on Monday June 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.  

The class will be taught via Zoom and is for those 13 and up. The fee is $85.  

In […]

NSU faculty selected for national accreditation site evaluator roles

May 22, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Two faculty members from Northwestern State University’s College of Nursing and School of Allied Health have been selected to serve in prestigious roles supporting national accreditation efforts in nursing and allied health education.

Dr. Aimee Badeaux, dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied […]

Northwestern State University’s sonography program earns national accreditation

May 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography program has been awarded Initial Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The accreditation was granted following a recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).

The newly accredited program […]

Lobdell awarded competitive NEH summer stipend

May 21, 2025

NATCHITOCHES – Dr. Nicole Lobdell, assistant professor of English in the Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University, was awarded a summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“With my NEH summer stipend, I plan to visit five archives and libraries to read, examine and photograph […]

Flight Forward drone technology showcase June 11 at NSU

May 20, 2025

NATCHITOCHES — Join the Northwestern State University School of STEM for Flight Forward, a hands-on showcase of drone technology and innovation from the Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations (ARGO) Lab. Attendees will experience live flight demonstrations, explore drone simulation and control technology and hear from NSU leaders on real-world applications and workforce […]

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